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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
375 South Shore Rd., Bastrop TX
Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K
66–86°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Autumn Harvest Trail Weekend
Lake Bastrop, Texas • October 10-11, 2026
Experience the magic of autumn trail running
An Enchanting Fall Adventure
- Join Us: for an unforgettable autumn trail weekend.
- Experience: the beauty of fall running.
- Journey: along winding lakeside trails.
- Unique: endurance experience with fellow runners.
Saturday, October 10
The Ultra & Distance Day
The Big Bastrop Backyard Ultra
Start: 7:00 AM | Cutoff: 32 hours | Distance: 4.17-mile loop, up to 24 loops (~100 miles)
- Format: Last Person Standing with cumulative time tiebreaker.
- Field Cap: 70 runners.
- Mandatory: night gear before 7:00 PM loop.
- Victory Lap: for last runner standing.
Last Rucker Standing
Start: 7:00 AM, October 10 | Loop: 5.1 km (Loblolly Loop) | Max Duration: 32 hours
A backyard-format rucking event running on the same clock as the main Last Standing ultra.
Autumn Harvest 50K
Start: 8:00 AM | Cutoff: 10 hours
The premier event with aid stations every 2.5 miles.
Autumn Harvest 20-Miler
Start: 8:00 AM | Distance: 20 miles
Two full out-and-backs on the North-South Trailway.
Autumn Harvest 10-Miler
Start: 8:00 AM | Distance: 10 miles
One full out-and-back on the North-South Trailway.
Autumn Harvest 5-Miler
Start: 8:15 AM | Distance: 5 miles
The gateway to trail running with a friendly entry-level distance.
Sunday, October 11
The Marathon & Community Day
Autumn Harvest Marathon
Start: 9:00 AM | Cutoff: 9 hours
Featuring two laps on the scenic North-South Trailway.
Autumn Harvest Half Marathon
Start: 9:00 AM
A generous half-marathon-plus on Lake Bastrop's most scenic trails.
Autumn Harvest 10K
Start: 9:15 AM
A unique trail 10K showcasing scenic sections of Lake Bastrop's trail system.
Autumn Harvest 5K
Start: 9:15 AM
The perfect trail introduction for all levels of runners.
The Course
Scenic Trails
All events traverse the trails of Lake Bastrop, featuring
- Terrain: Rolling with moderate elevation changes.
- Views: Gorgeous overlooks of Lake Bastrop and Lost Pines.
- Aid Stations: Every 2.5 miles for long-distance events.
- Safety: Well-marked with high-visibility trail markers.
Every Registration Includes
- Custom Finisher Medal
- Race Shirt (Guaranteed if registered by Sep 15)
- Chip Timing
- Medical Support
What’s Not Included
- LCRA park camping: Reserve separately through LCRA Parks.
- Crew fees: Crews must purchase day-use park pass.
Event Logistics
Packet Pickup
Friday Evening: 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Saturday Morning: 6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
Sunday Morning: 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Location: Lake Bastrop South Shore Park Pavilion
Parking & Directions
Start/Finish Area: Lake Bastrop South Shore Park
Free parking available at the event venue.
Weather & Contingency
October in Bastrop typically brings pleasant temperatures.
- Moved: to an earlier or later start time
- Postponed: to the following weekend
- Modified: to shortened course distances
Experience the Magic of Autumn Trail Running
Join us for this enchanting fall weekend on the trails of Lake Bastrop. Eight distances. Two days. One unforgettable experience.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 9 – 11, 2026.
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